Mount Laurel, NJ — Nov 19, 2008 — The International Heat Transfer Association (NARSA) is pleased to announce its new Board of Directors for the 2008-2010 term. The new officers and directors were appointed during NARSA’s 56th Annual Convention and Tradeshow, held Nov. 2 – 6, 2008, in Las Vegas, NV.

Chuck Braswell, co-owner and General Operations Manager of Rocky Mount Radiator and Air Conditioning, Inc. in Rocky Mount, NC, is Chairman of the Board. Braswell has been a NARSA member for more than 40 years and has served in numerous posts including National President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer among others.

Jim Holowka has been elected National President. As President of NARSA, Holowka will be responsible for leading the strategic vision of the board of directors on behalf of the NARSA membership. Holowka will also work in concert with the board and its committees and acts as the liaison for members and the public. Holowka is vice president of sales and marketing of Erie Radiator & Core Sales in Buffalo, NY.

Rick Fuller is National First Vice President. Fuller is the National Co-Manufacturer Sales Manager of Delphi Automotive Systems in Hamburg, NY.

Maarten Taal, Jr., is National Second Vice President. Taal is manager of Taalman Engineered Products in Stoney Creek, Ontario, Canada.

Angelo Miozza is National Treasurer. Miozza is owner of West Side Radiator Works, LLC, in Denver, PA.

Patrick O’Connor is National Secretary. O’Connor is vice president of marketing and sales at S.A. Day Manufacturing Company in Buffalo, NY.

Vinay Mamidi is Associate Liaison. Mamidi is general manager of CSF, Inc. in Rialto, CA.

Jeff Gibson is Southeast Chairman. Gibson is vice president of Gibson Radiator Shop, Inc. in Roanoke, VA.

Riekie Roncinske is Southwest Chairman. Roncinske is manager of the Laredo Division of Taalman Incorporated in Laredo, TX.

Bobby Duran is Northeast Chairman. Duran is president of S&F Radiator Service, Inc. in North Bergen, NJ.

Mark Hicks is Central Chairman. Hicks is president of Maas Radiator Shop, Inc. in Bloomington, IL.

NARSA is a non-profit trade association providing educational, technical, safety and marketing programs for individuals in the engine cooling and heat transfer industry. The association is comprised of heat transfer specialists, manufacturers and suppliers located in 42 countries. NARSA is committed to educating consumers, promoting educational practices and improving procedures, fostering and promoting business friendships, conducting research and providing solutions for the industry’s issues. For more information about NARSA visit www.narsa.org.